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Highlands Ranch
April 22
Author Visit. Jennifer Chiaverini’s first Elm Creek Quilts
novel, “The Quilter’s Apprentice,” was published in April 1999 and
today there are 1.5 million copies of the Elm Creek Quilts books in
print. Jennifer Chiaverini will be appearing at 7:30 p.m. Aprill 2
at the Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch.
April 24
Investor Education. A free noncommercial investing and financial
planning workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 24 at the
Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.
Register at www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org
or call 303-791-7323
April 24-25
Home Improvement Expo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24-25 at
Recreation Center at Eastridge. Free and open to the public. For
information, visit HRCAonline.org or call
303-791-2500.
April 25
Computer & Electronics Recycling from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 25 at Town Center North, 1100 Sgt John Stiles Drive. Free
with an additional charge for TV’s and a suggested donation to
benefit the scholarship fund and the Cultural Affairs Association
Info: HRCAonline.org or
303-7911-2500.
April 25
Blessed to be a Blessing. God’s Grace Community Church hosts
special guest teacher Dr. Reggie McNeal April 25 at Rock Canyon
High School, 5810 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Reggie is
an author, pastor, teacher, consultant and on the staff of
Leadership Network. He will bring his humorous and engaging
teaching to both worship services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and host
a luncheon and workshop Sunday afternoon. Go to www.godsgracecc.com.
April 25
Love in Action Community Service Day is at 11 a.m. April 25 at
Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd. Free and open to
the public. Cherry Hills Community Church is partnering with the
Highlands Ranch Community Association on this project. Info:
HRCAonline.org or 303-791-2500;
or chcc.org or 303-791-4100.
April 26 and June 1
Teen Sharp driver safety program has two upcoming sessions. The
first is offered from 3:30-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
starting April 26 at ThunderRidge High School; the second is a
two-week summer session, offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for 10 days
starting June 1 at Westridge Recreation Center. Teen Sharp is
taught entirely by law enforcement officers. To register call
303-683-5369 or visit www.teensharp.com.
April 27
Positive Cash Flow. Discover how to make your money work for
your business from 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 27 at the Highlands Ranch
Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. Program is free and is presented by
the South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center. To RSVP,
call the South Metro Denver SBDC at 303-795-0142 or register online
at least 48 hours in advance at www.SmallBusinessDenver.com/events.cfm.
April 29
Vegetarian & Vegan 101. Drop by the Highlands Ranch
Sunflower Farmers Market from 4-6 p.m. April 29 for a sample recipe
and information about starting a vegetarian or vegan diet.
May 1
Poker Tournament. Sixth Relay for Life Texas Hold'em Poker
Tournament will be May 1 at Enchanted Grounds Coffeehouse, 8800 S.
Colorado Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Registration at 6:30 p.m.;
tournament starts at 7 p.m. Suggested donation of $25 or $30 at the
door. Call or e-mail any questions to Robin Booth at robinbooth@gmail.com or
303-406-1900.
May 2 through Oct. 31
Farmers’ Market. The Highlands Ranch Community Association and
the Denver Farmers’ Market are partnering to bring the Highlands
Ranch Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays from May 2 to
Oct. 31 at the Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St. in Highlands Ranch.
Visit the www.HRCAonline.org for a list of
vendors and their in-season produce.
May 4
Family History. Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society proudly
presents a program on "Don't Forget The Books!" by Carl Gambs,
society member and advanced genealogical researcher. Join us for a
presentation on locating books with information on your ancestors.
Both printed and online resources will be discussed with emphasis
on online resources. Program is at 7 p.m. May 4 at the Highlands
Ranch Library. Call 303-471-5406.
May 12
Senior Outreach. Join Highlands Ranch Senior Outreach Services
and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for an educational safety
talk that will address home security, household safety, personal
safety (avoiding scams and fraud), safe travel, and driving safely
from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. May 12 at the Highlands Ranch Library –
Shea Room A. The workshop is free and open to adults of all ages.
RSVP required. For information and to RSVP, contact Senior Services
Coordinator Jodie McCann at 720-240-4922, or at jmccann@highlandsranch.org.
May 13, June 14
Little Nature Explorers, offered for ages 3-5, includes monthly
programs in which children learn about nature through stories,
hands-on activities, nature walks and crafts. Upcoming programs
include: Animal Babies, May 13. Learn different baby names of
critters in Highlands Ranch. Play a matching game and have a baby
animal craft to take home. Hug a Tree, June 14. Little ones will
learn to count tree rings and participate in tree-themed
activities. Slithering Snakes, July 20. Snakes are not as scary as
most people think. They are actually helpful and interesting
reptiles.
May 21
Free Ballet. Culture on the Green Concert Series is from
6:30-8:30 p.m. May 21 at 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.
Free. The International Youth Ballet performs A Midsummer Night’s
Dream.
May 26
Blood Drive. Landmark Graphics Community Blood Drive is from
2-3:30 p.m. May 26 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 1805 Shea Center
Drive, Highlands Ranch. For more information or to schedule an
appointment please contact Karen Witt at 303-779-8080 ext. 3060 or
kwitt@lgc.com.
